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Spy for China? Employees of AfD top candidate Krah arrested: Another Chinese spy has apparently been arrested in Germany. This is said to be an employee of ...
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Quick Glance: Employee of AfD Politician Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage
- An employee of AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah was arrested for allegedly spying for China and conducting surveillance on opposition figures in Germany.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating based on information from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The AfD expressed concern over the arrest and pledged to support the investigation.
- Federal Interior Minister Faeser called the accusations an attack on European democracy. China denied the allegations. The arrested employee had previously offered information to German authorities but was deemed unreliable.
- There was no connection between the arrest of Krah's employee and other arrests on Monday. Additionally, allegations against AfD politician Krah regarding possible payments from Kremlin-linked sources were revealed.
‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
occrp.org/en/investigations/youre-never-too-busy-for-your-banker-how-italys-ndrangheta-mafia-allegedly-infiltrated-canadian-banks
Quick Glance: How Italy’s 'Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks
- A Canadian faction of the 'Ndrangheta allegedly had close relationships with employees at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, the suspected mob boss, was at the center of the investigation, indicating that bankers were involved in the money laundering process of the group.
- The investigation revealed that the 'Ndrangheta organization generated income through illegal activities such as gambling and loan sharking, which were used for money laundering by bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth millions of dollars and closed around 500 accounts at the implicated banks. Charges against Figliomeni and his co-defendants were dropped due to procedural errors.
Britain’s Sunak vows to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda in 10-12 weeks: With elections looming and his party plummeting in the polls, British Prime Minister ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/22/uk-rwanda-sunak-flights/
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
After Months of Gibberish, Voyager 1 Is Communicating Well Again: NASA scientists spent months coaxing the 46-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft back into healthy ...
scientificamerican.com/article/after-months-of-gibberish-voyager-1-is-communicating-well-again/
Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister after a court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-pm-calls-musk-arrogant-billionaire-after-court-orders-x-hide-church-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Musk criticizes Australian court 'censorship' of terror posts
- Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister after a court ordered his social media company X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist attack in Sydney.
- X was directed to temporarily hide posts showing video of the incident where a teenager was charged with terrorism for knifing an Assyrian priest and others.
- Musk questioned whether the Prime Minister should have jurisdiction over the entire internet and emphasized the importance of free speech.
- The incident sets up a new conflict between major internet platforms and countries and nonprofits seeking more oversight of the content hosted on them.
Dominica High Court overturns ban on same-sex relations: Activists welcomed the ruling as a "significant milestone" for LGBTQ rights in the Caribbean.
bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-68880033
Earthquakes of magnitude 6, 6.3 strike eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Two earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 and 6.3 struck central Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at ...
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Taiwan was hit by a series of earthquakes overnight into the early hours of April 23. The strongest was a magnitude-6.3 tremor originating in Hualien. www.straitstimes.com/asia/taiwan-hit-by-numerous-quakes-strongest-reaching-63-magnitude
A recent US State Department report found violation of human rights in India's northeastern Manipur state as well as attacks on minorities, journalists ... Show more
Five migrants die during attempt to cross Channel, French media reports: A police operation is under way after reports at least five migrants have died during an ...
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Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
apnews.com/article/isreal-easterday-confederate-flag-capitol-riot-c415036515508a9e28e9561e901c74f7
Universities Struggle as Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Grow: Dozens were arrested Monday at N.Y.U. and Yale, but officials there and at campuses across the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/campus-protests-arrests.html
Quick Glance: Columbia University Extends Hybrid Classes Amid Protests
- Columbia University faces a seventh day of tense pro-Palestinian demonstrations as safety concerns rise among Jewish students.
- The university announced that almost all classes on the main campus will be hybrid until the end of the semester, in response to escalating tensions and safety concerns.
- Criticism mounts over protest handling, with the American Association of University Professors planning to censure President Minouche Shafik and university officials.
- Protests spread to NYU, Yale, and other universities, showing solidarity with Columbia. Jewish students express feeling unsafe on campus and demand action.
NASA officially greenlights $3.35 billion mission to Saturn’s moon Titan: Dragonfly will push the boundaries of engineering and science as it explores Titan.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/nasa-officially-greenlights-3-35-billion-mission-to-saturns-moon-titan/
Hearing over gag order comes amid Donald Trump-Michael Cohen feud: Judge Juan Merchan will consider whether to fine Donald Trump for repeatedly violating the gag ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/gag-order-trump-hearing-merchan-michael-cohen/
Quick Glance: Trump Accused of Trying to 'Corrupt' 2016 Election in Hush-Money Trial
- A prosecutor alleged that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
- The defense argued that Trump was 'innocent' and attacked the integrity of the former Trump confidant who is now the government's star witness.
- The opening statements provided the 12-person jury and the public with a roadmap to understand the allegations in the case and Trump's expected defenses.
- Prosecutors emphasized the gravity of the case by framing it as about election interference and sought to address criticism that the case lacks the grievous allegations present in Trump's other three cases.
Injury rates at Elon Musk’s rocket firm SpaceX continue to be abnormally high by industry standards, according to a @Reuters review of safety data reported to ... Show more www.reuters.com/technology/injury-rates-musks-spacex-exceed-industry-average-second-year-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Injury Rates at SpaceX Exceed Industry Average
- Injury rates at SpaceX facilities surpassed industry average in 2023.
- Injuries at SpaceX locations worsened compared to 2022.
- Experts raise concerns about the quality of work at SpaceX.
- SpaceX and Musk have not publicly addressed safety record in detail.
Large police search: Six-year-old disappears from his parents' home in Bremervörde
n-tv.de/panorama/Sechsjaehriger-verschwindet-aus-Elternhaus-in-Bremervoerde-article24894090.html
Biden moves to shield patients’ abortion records from GOP threats: Health officials said the rules would protect the privacy of women seeking abortions from GOP ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/22/abortion-medical-records-patients-biden-hipaa/
Two men charged with spying for China under Official Secrets Act: Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68874822
Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
- London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.
- The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.
- The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.
- In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.
Mystery as 100 dead birds found in Wānaka: Mystery surrounds the discovery of around 100 dead birds, including 85 paradise ducks, on the shore of Lake Wānaka ...
odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka/mystery-100-dead-birds-found-w%C481naka
Why is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi visiting Pakistan?: Raisi is set to hold talks with top Pakistani leaders as the two nations aim to boost trade and resolve ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/why-is-irans-president-ebrahim-raisi-visiting-pakistan
A police operation is under way after reports at least five migrants have died during an attempt to cross the Channel.
The French coast guard confirmed there ... Show more
LISTEN | Viral flying squad cop loves saving lives, not into modelling: Police flying squad officer Devan Cox who has gone viral for his looks after posting a ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-22-listen-viral-flying-squad-cop-loves-saving-lives-not-into-modelling/
Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit: Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs ...
reuters.com/world/blinken-says-genocide-xinjiang-is-ongoing-report-ahead-china-visit-2024-04-22/
Even after a Canadian court case against an alleged mafia group collapsed, public records revealed much about how a faction of the ’Ndrangheta mafia in Toronto ... Show more @jaredferrie
Trump called this visa 'very bad.' Truth Social applied for one: The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa ...
apnews.com/article/trump-truth-social-business-visa-h1b-51c5a41faff696709a2d2cc6ec4e2695
Gucci-Owner Kering Facing Tough Turnaround Challenge: Some investors and analysts are questioning whether CEO François-Henri Pinault is the right man to overhaul ...
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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, says Nigeria is not mature to operate state governments-controlled police ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/688165-igp-differs-with-tinubu-on-state-police.html
Germany Arrests Aide to Far-Right Party for Spying for China: Police in Dresden have detained a German national suspected of carrying out acts of espionage for ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/germany-arrests-aide-to-far-right-party-for-spying-for-china
New York Courts to release daily transcripts from Trump hush money trial: The transcripts will offer an unfiltered glimpse into the historic proceedings.
axios.com/2024/04/22/trump-new-york-criminal-trial-transcripts
Covid-19 update: 2383 new cases, 21 further deaths: There have been 2383 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 21 further deaths attributed to the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515003/covid-19-update-2383-new-cases-21-further-deaths
Trump spends more than a quarter of campaign donations on legal fees: Ex-president’s court cases have drained $76mn from his election coffers since January last ...
ft.com/content/962599e8-5306-4b14-b56a-034ffe2cb824
Movie Exec Ryan Millsap Sent Racist, Antisemitic Texts, Records Show: Ryan Millsap has built important relationships with Black leaders and Jewish colleagues ...
propublica.org/article/ryan-millsap-movie-executive-racist-antisemitic-texts
Australia's Katherine Bennell-Pegg graduates from European Space Agency astronaut program
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-23/australian-katherine-bennell-pegg-graduates-astronaut-program/103756002
Body found in water in search of missing Faslane worker Josh Gayton: The Royal Navy aided police in 'extensive searches' for Josh Gayton who worked at ...
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Beijing on Monday called reports about 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 “fake news” ... Show more hongkongfp.com/2024/04/22/beijing-calls-reports-on-23-chinese-swimmers-failed-doping-test-fake-news/
Hearing over gag order comes amid Donald Trump-Michael Cohen feud: Judge Juan Merchan will consider whether to fine Donald Trump for repeatedly violating the gag ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/gag-order-trump-hearing-merchan-michael-cohen/
Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-ghost-guns-regulation-1a29729cf1bee46590d82ac46ab7b8f4
FBI code name for Trump classified documents probe was ‘Plasmic Echo,’ court records show
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/plasmic-echo-fbi-trump-mar-a-lago-investigation/
Report: Staffer of Germany's AfD arrested over China espionage suspicions: German police have arrested an employee of an Alternative for Germany (AfD) politician ...
reuters.com/world/europe/report-staffer-germanys-afd-arrested-over-china-espionage-suspicions-2024-04-23/
Police searching for thieves who stole £134,000 worth of Kinder Bueno in Skelmersdale
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Avenatti calls Trump a ‘victim of the system’ in interview from prison: Former attorney Michael Avenatti ripped into the hush money case against former President ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4613184-avenatti-calls-trump-a-victim-of-the-system-in-interview-from-prison/
Sharjah offers free vehicle damage certificate for residents affected by rains - News | Khaleej Times
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Trump co-defendant in classified documents case was told he’d be pardoned in a second term, notes in FBI interview say
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/nauta-classified-documents-trump-pardon-second-term/
24 billion kilometers away: "Voyager 1" is sending information to NASA again: 47 years ago, the US space agency sent the “Voyager 1” probe into space ...
n-tv.de/wissen/Voyager-1-sendet-der-NASA-wieder-Informationen-article24893611.html
Job cuts: Proposal for 79 roles to go at airports, ports: Workers from teams such as boarder operations, intelligence and compliance service delivery are on the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514913/job-cuts-proposal-for-79-roles-to-go-at-airports-ports
Eight people taken to hospital after accident involving multiple vehicles in Tampines
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tampines-avenue-1-4-junction-accident-hospital-scdf-4282291
Thinking of taking your drone out for a spin? Make sure to avoid these no-fly zones in Singapore.
Read more: www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/drone-unmanned-aircraft-changi-airport-flying-restrictions-caas-4285216
Body found after days of searching for missing nuclear submarine sailor: Joshua Gayton, 21, went missing in Helensburgh, Argyll, in the early hours of April 16 ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/body-found-after-days-searching-32642468
Met Police apologises to Stephen Lawrence's mother after breaking promise: It says the failure to answer questions raised by a BBC investigation is "totally ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68848842
New British nuclear submarine named HMS Agamemnon: Agamemnon - named after the ancient Greek king - is the sixth of seven Astute submarines being built by BAE ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-nuclear-submarine-named-hms-agamemnon/
European Space Agency adds 5 new astronauts in only fourth class since 1978. Over 20,000 applied
apnews.com/article/europe-space-astronauts-esa-722d4a59d3958f3ff3d53bcf032d034c
S’pore launches final Invincible-class submarine in Germany: The 70m-long Inimitable is the last of four that the Navy ordered from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems.
straitstimes.com/singapore/s-pore-launches-final-invincible-class-submarine-in-germany
Louisiana education chief tells schools to ignore new Title IX rules for transgender students
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4613178-louisiana-education-chief-tells-schools-to-ignore-new-title-ix-rules-for-transgender-students/
London police to meet with Jewish leaders as protests spark safety concerns: London’s police commissioner will meet with senior members of the Jewish community ...
apnews.com/article/uk-london-police-apology-openly-jewish-protest-8c2c574150e56888bbc7e91c39e1d333
Sadness as well-respected dentist Ian Burrell dies after Bargate crash: Ian sadly died after suffering a suspected medical episode behind the wheel of his car
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/sadness-well-respected-dentist-ian-9240116
Trump Calls for Less Courthouse Security, More MAGA Protests: Donald Trump called for security around his New York hush-money trial to be relaxed in order to ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-nypd-relax-security-hush-money-trial-1235008449/
Opinion | Trump’s Re-Election Would Be Disastrous for the Climate: The return of Trump to the White House would be disastrous for the planet.
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/opinion/trump-biden-climate-election.html
How long will Trump’s trial last?: A criminal trial against Donald Trump is currently underway in a New York City courtroom, with prosecutors and Trump’s defense ...
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4611607-how-long-will-trumps-trial-last/
4 Germans caught marking Hitler's birthday outside dictator's birthplace in Austria
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Baltimore claims Dali was ‘unseaworthy,’ should pay for bridge collapse: The owner and operator of the ship that took down the Key Bridge should not be allowed ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/22/baltimore-claims-dali-unseaworthy-bridge-collapse/
Onset of winter: In the middle of spring, the weather service warns of snow and sub-zero temperatures
welt.de/vermischtes/article251144172/Wintereinbruch-Mitten-im-Fruehling-warnt-der-Wetterdienst-vor-Schnee-und-Minusgraden.html
Charity boss Gideon Falter calls on Met chief Mark Rowley to quit: Campaign Against Antisemitism leader Gideon Falter has told Good Morning Britain that Sir Mark ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/charity-boss-gideon-falter-calls-met-chief-mark-rowley-quit-20693294/
"Prices Dropped", "Super Savers", "Member Price" — you may have seen these promo labels at your local supermarket ... Show more www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-23/woolworths-coles-aldi-labels-may-confuse-consumers-choice/103754822 ab.co/abcnewsapp
Jesse Watters Says Making Trump Sit In Court Is 'Cruel And Unusual Punishment': "He’s usually golfing, and so you’re going to put a man who’s almost 80 ...
huffpost.com/entry/jesse-watters-trump-court-appearance-cruel-punishment_n_6626e0bde4b04378c08b2ad4
Two policemen accused of extortion at Johor’s Sultan Iskandar checkpoint back at work
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/two-malaysian-cops-accused-of-extortion-at-sultan-iskandar-checkpoint-back-to-work
Germany Arrests Three Suspected of Spying for Chinese State: German authorities arrested two men and a woman suspected of working for China’s ministry of state ...
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Six taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident on PIE: The multi-car crash followed another multi-vehicle tragedy in Tampines earlier in the day.
straitstimes.com/singapore/six-taken-to-hospital-after-multi-vehicle-accident-on-pie
Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions on military unit
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Police in body cameras training: Police Regional Division 4'C' today conducted a training session for its ranks on use of the newly acquired body cameras and ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/21/news/guyana/police-in-body-cameras-training/
Heilbronn: Murder verdict after speeding accident - 21-year-old sentenced to nine years in prison
welt.de/vermischtes/article251156644/Heilbronn-Mordurteil-nach-Raser-Unfall-21-Jaehriger-muss-neun-Jahre-in-Haft.html
Quick Glance: Heilbronn Racer (21) Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison
- The Heilbronn District Court sentenced a 21-year-old driver to nine years in prison for the murder of a 42-year-old driver.
- The defendant lost control of his sports car in a 40 km/h zone and crashed into the victim's car at 100 km/h, resulting in the victim's death.
- The prosecution argued for a conviction on charges of murder and attempted murder due to a possible conditional intent to kill.
- Illegal street racing is considered a crime, leading to murder charges in cases of reckless driving and racing, as seen in the Heilbronn 21-year-old's case.
White House moves to protect patient abortion records: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule Monday blocking the disclosure of ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4611566-white-house-moves-to-protect-patient-abortion-records/
World's largest stained glass window unveiled in Poland: at 426 square meters (4,585 square feet), the window is slightly larger than a basketball court.
notesfrompoland.com/2024/04/23/worlds-largest-stained-glass-window-unveiled-in-poland/
Quick Glance: World's Largest Stained Glass Window Unveiled in Poland
- The world's largest stained-glass window has been installed in a church in Kraków.
- Measuring 426 square meters, it depicts biblical scenes and was designed by Wincenty Kućma.
- Taking almost two years to complete, the artwork shows Jesus surrounded by disciples and saints.
- Kraków is home to other famous stained glass pieces, including 'God the Father - Arise' by Stanisław Wyspiański.
European astronaut rookies make the grade: The European Space Agency's latest intake of astronauts complete their basic training.
bbc.com/news/science-environment-68830452
Chinese flying taxi sector claims global lead thanks to regulatory support: Shanghai’s AutoFlight wins approval for unmanned aircraft in nascent market forecast ...
ft.com/content/c181d6ab-e560-427c-9254-9cadb62889b5
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has praised the country’s armed forces for their “success” after Tehran launched a retaliatory attack on Israel ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/21/supreme-leader-khamenei-says-iran-demonstrated-its-power-against-israel
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South Africa election: Jacob Zuma leads 3-0 in court battles: How the country's former president is thwarting attempts to bar him from contesting the polls.
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